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Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Frilly and Funkie - Let There Be Light!

Hello Everyone!

Well I'm finally back in the world of crafting and I am happier than a pig in mud!! The move had it's obstacles and challenges, but for the most part I am settled in now and ready to get back to play time. Thank you so much to everyone for all of the wonderful comments and emails I received while I was off line, it was just amazing to hear from all of you and I am so grateful for the thoughts and wishes you sent! I have lots of stories and pictures to share, but I will throw that at you a little bit here and a little bit there.

Now on to the fun at hand. It's time for another challenge over at Frilly and Funkie and I'm so excited to be posting a Christmas card to get the season going. The lovely and talented Sue is our hostess and she has chosen the theme "LET THERE BE LIGHT". She would like to see your vintage or shabby chic projects that include some sort of reference to light. This could be a street lamp, rays of light or even gradients of colour that get lighter! One lucky winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to Linda's shop The Funkie Junkie Boutique!

You may notice something a little different with this card, well I have decided to expand my horizons and play with some patterned papers. Linda carries a huge collection of papers from Maja Design and I just couldn't resist some of the gorgeous patterns. The dark blue paper in the background and the gorgeous Santa image are from the Vintage Frost collection.

I used Snow Flurries On the Edge die from Sizziz to cut this border from acetate. I covered it with chunky clear glitter and dabbed on a little Picket Fence paint to look like icy snow. The ho ho ho sentiment is from the Tim Holtz Occasions chit chat sticker book. The gorgeous laces and the twine are from Linda's shop.

The lamp post is also from Linda's shop, she carries a wide variety of Kaisercraft wood embellishments. I painted it with Gathered Twigs distress paint and then used some Ranger Texture Paste as snow. I dusted the paste with Dry Rock Candy Glitter to give it a subtle sparkle. I used this same treatment on the frame in the center of the tag.

The tag is cut from the Sizzix Tag Collection. I coloured it with Gathered Twigs then used Archival ink Coffee and the Gothic Tim Holtz stencil to add a pattern. I stamped the background using Potting Soil Archival ink and the Merry Christmas stamp from the Simple Sayings stamp set.

Hi Pamellia I was thinking of you yesterday and wondering if you were settled and here you are popping up in my blog reader this morning.How great to see you back and wow what a comeback tag......just gorgeous and perfect for the festive season.It looks as though it is made of ice...wonderful details. It's so good to see you back . Hugs xx

Hi Pamellia I was thinking of you yesterday and wondering if you were settled and here you are popping up in my blog reader this morning.How great to see you back and wow what a comeback tag......just gorgeous and perfect for the festive season.It looks as though it is made of ice...wonderful details. It's so good to see you back . Hugs xx

Lovely to see you back Pamelia and so glad the move has been successful and you are settled back into crafting. such a gorgeous card too with it's icy snowflakes and love the gorgeous frame and lamp..beautiful soft colours..just beautiful.

Such a beautifully toned tag, adore the lace, twine and little lamp post. Sorry not commented for a while, seen peeks but life does get in the way of crafting :-). Will have a catch up whilst here. Glad you are back in business dear Pamellia. Big hugs Ruth xxx

It's great to have you back Pamellia and glad you survived the upheavals. This card is stunning, I love that paper collection, one of my favourites. What you did with the light theme is super, the lamp post looks fantastic. Beautiful card altogether!!

Welcome back Pamellia, it's lovely to see you posting your creations again and to hear that you have settled in to your new home. This frosty new creation depicts Christmas as it should be with snow covered streets and the promise of Santa on his way. Love the effect of the glitter on the acetate, it looks fabulous.Lorraine

Hi gorgeous, this is beautiful post and yes my blog has changed, in fact everything has changed, the commenting etc, seems blogger is doing it's 'horrible' bits to us all....all l did was change my page then the darned lot changed...don't like changes... xx

Super glad to see you back with your gorgeous creations and this one is a great one to kick off your return. Love the Maja papers and your frosty touches along with the lace, twine and pearls. Oh I could go on and on. So pretty.Hugs!Cec

WOW oh WOW! I love your treatment of the acetate with the snowflake die! AMAZING!!! I would say go for it and use DP when you so chose! There are so many fun papers available and the patterns are often hard to recreate. But I do admire your many handmade layers!!! Happy you've settled in and are back to creating! I'm sure a blog break was just what was in order and hope you're excited about hopping back in. Hugs, Autumn

Gorgeous design and that clear acetate edge with chunkyness is an awesome sauce way to create snowflakes. What a fantabulous card and the patterned paper you used is pretty. I am thrilled you are back in blog land and so happy you have moved and may be getting settled in soon. Give the girls Hugz for me and tell them no squirrels. Lol! Hugz to you Bubbles!

Absolutely everything about this card is beautiful Pamellia! The lamp post is stunning and I just love those beautiful Maja papers (they will spoil you and you won't want to use any others!), the image of Father Christmas is wonderful. A truly gorgeous card. It is so lovely to have you back blogging, you have been missed! Hugs, Anne xx

Hi Pamellia! I really missed you! I am glad you're back! And thank you for your kind comment on my blog, very sweet of you! Your card is gorgeous! I really love your style! Hope I can participate this challenge!

I'm so glad you're back Pamellia!! You've been so missed!! I absolutely adore this card!! You captured the spirit of a wintery Christmas perfectly!! I love the vintage image and all of the amazing details you added!! It is truly spectacular!! I'm glad you are getting all settled in from the move!! Happy Wednesday my friend!! Big hugs :)

Pamellia, my precious friend, I am ecstatic that you're back and well on your way to being settled in your new home. Your card is a wintry masterpiece! Vintage Frost Basics is one of my all-time favorite paper collections and I'm so happy to see you work your magic with it. :o) The scene is spectacular and I adore that Santa image. The lamp post is beautiful and the acetate snowflakes couldn't be sweeter. Stunning as always, my sweet and talented friend! Have a beautiful day. :o)

Nice to hear you're settling in and great to see you back on your blog, you have been missed!! Absolutely stunning card Pamellia, all the details are lovely and so beautifully put together. Love the acetate snowflakes!Chrisx

Ahhh Pamellia, this is just stunning beyond words, I love the snowy effect you have given this, especially those on the snowflakes at the sides and that Santa centre is just the perfect focal point. Well done, hun, this is just another gorgeous creation and so glad you are settling in, it means we can see more of your gorgeous creations, they and you have been missed xx

So happy that you're back to blogging Pamellia, I missed your stunning creations! This is absolutely gorgeous, I love that vintage Santa image and all of the textures, your snowflakes are amazing!Big hugs, Tammy

So happy that you're back posting missed your creations . Tks. for stopping by my blog and leaving such a sweet comment . Your card is beautiful love the Santa image and the lamp post with the snowy effect . Lots of detail here .

Lovely to see you back Pamellia, I hope your move went well and you are set up ready to craft now because I have missed your beautiful creations and inspirations. Love your tag - is beautiful and a perfect Christmas creation Karen x

Wonderful to see you back Pamellia, hope you are fully settled in your new home now.Gorgeous creations in blues and white, amazing papers and image, love the treatment you have given to this project.HugsPam x

Well you certainly didn't misplace any of your talent during your move Pamellia! This is such a gorgeous creation and fabulously frosty looking. The frame, lamp post and lace are all wonderful and I love the papers. I'm delighted that you are so happy in your new home and hope you continue to be so for a very long time xx

Welcome back Pamellia, it was great to hear from you!. I hope any remaining hiccups with the move are fully resolved asap. Now look at your card... Straight back to fab form! It's a beauty and I too love Maja papers or most about any Scandinavian papers. All your layers and frosting look amazing. Nicola x

Hi Pamellia,Lovely to see you back posting, and settled in you New Home.May you spend many happy years there, as I am sure you will.what a superb card, and I love all the very gorgeous design of this.Love you wonderful image and those snowflakes look so real.Thank you for your lovely comments on my latest work.Lots of crafty love. Jenny L..

Oh Pamellia it is so lovely to see you back in our midst again I am glad the move went well I look forward to seeing your pictures. Pamellia this is so exquisite and incredibly beautiful I love the image of Santa but it is your awesome design work that always takes my breathe away it is stupendous.hugslorraine x

Welcome back Pamelia!!This card/piece was my absolute favorite over at F&F! Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous my friend! You may have been away, but your craft never misses a beat! Looking forward to stories of your adventures! hugs&love,Jackie

I've really missed your beautiful creations and I'm so happy to see you back in Blogland and hear that you are now settled in your new home ... As always this is gorgeous!! Thanks so much for playing along at CCCB!!

Pamellia, words cannot express how happy I am you are back to blogging and crafting! Your inspiration has been sorely missed by many, many crafters/bloggers! Seeing your work here today is like a breath of fresh air that has been allowed into a closed up building after a long time. Truth be told, I've actually visited several times, once through Frilly and Funkie, but I wanted to be sure to write you a proper comment.

This winter wonderland is stunning with the icy snowflakes and that dusting of snow. No one can make a winter scene look more realistic and like a place I would like to be. I can almost feel the stillness in the air and feel the crispness of the snow under my feet. Oh, and I can hear Santa's bells jingling! See, this is what your art does to me. It takes me to such a beautiful place. Absolutely lovely work, Pamellia! Thank you so much for making this world a better place through your artwork! Big hugs and a huge heartfelt Welcome Back!

I am sooooooooooooooooo glad to have you back, I was getting withdrawal symptoms! Your work is so amazing, I love the colours on this, it is so Christmassy but one I would have up on the mantle all year.

Pamela, this is just the most gorgeous thing I've seen out there. The papers are phenomenal... I LOVE the lamppost and the beautiful lace... truly this is a masterpiece!SO HAPPY you're back with us. I've really missed you and your inspiration! We love you, my friend!!! Have a very wonderful day!BIG HUGS!

Hmmmm.... I guess I feel a bit different than everyone else. I'm not glad you are back at all. Nope... sorry about that. For me it's more like... I'm SUPER THRILLED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Soooooooooooooooooooo it's obvious that your new craft room is an inspiring place looking at this INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL card. As always, it's just so creatively stunning. You pushed me a bit closer to being ready for a Christmasy mood! j.

Hooray, three cheers all round and welcome back. I have been dying to hear how your move went and to find out whether it was all you hoped it would be. What do your girls think of their new home? I have really missed your cheeryness about the place and was delighted to receive your visit to my blog the other day.

Welcome back Pamellia! Happy to see your wonderful work being posted once again - and glad that you are all moved in and settled! Love all the beautiful snowiness on your creation with the street lamp and vintage Santa! Julia xx

Welcome back!!!!!!!!! I missed seeing all your beautiful creations and reading all about what's going on in your crafty corner. You sure came back in style. This card is sooooooo beautiful!!!! I completely understand why you couldn't stay away from those Maja design papers. They are fab, aren't they? I have a few sheets in my stash and I don't even dare to use them, because they are not the easiest to get here. But I will, I will. You used them perfectly and they really add that special touch to this gorgeous vintage card.Hugs! xx

It's wonderful to have you back, Pamellia - and with such a gorgeous wintry creation. I love the snowy texture on the vintage lamppost, and the fantastic acetate snowflake edging - looks so icy - amazing!Alison xx

Great to see you back Pamelia and good to hear you are settled in and back with a bang--a stunning creation and the effect looks brilliant you can almost see the snow falling -love the vintage image and fabulous detailsCarol x

Hi Pamellia, great to have you back. Your Christmas card is stunning, I love the use of the Maja papers and your acetate snowflakes are just fabulous. Your chipboard lamp post is a great way to include a light source into your project and the purple and white colour scheme is fantastic for winter. Sally.x.

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